Overview | Current Class |Alumni
Purpose of TAL
The Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders Program is an intensive leadership development program designed to teach members of Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association about the state and federal legislative and regulatory process and how to be a better leader within the industry.
The Goals of TAL
The TAL program is designed to improve the leadership skills of Kansas agribusiness men and women and accomplishes that goal through five primary objectives:
- To increase member understanding of the programs, services and representation provided by KGFA
- To increase member understanding of the state and federal legislative process
- To increase member understanding of the state and federal agencies that oversee the agribusiness industry in Kansas
- To improve member leadership and communication skills through professional development sessions
- To prepare members for possible public service through involvement in political campaigns and holding of public office
Key Benefits of the Program
Lawmakers listen to advocacy organizations like KGFA, but they really enjoy hearing from constituents who hold the power to keep them in office. Our TAL program provides Kansas Grain and Feed Association members the opportunity to learn exactly how to contact their legislator, the steps necessary to pass a law through federal and state government and how to have a meaningful conversation with elected officials on bills impacting our industry.
The TAL Program was an outstanding experience to learn, network and grow with some of the best agribusiness leaders Kansas has to offer. The experiences and friendships made in the program are tremendous and will last a lifetime.
Ryan Jones | Offerle Coop
Taylor Martin | Producer Ag, LLC
Going through the TAL program was a great and eye-opening experience for me. It was exciting to see the legislative process in action and how we, as an industry, can have a say in this process for the betterment of agriculture.
2024 Program Schedule
January 23 – 24, 2024
Session I
An introduction to the legislative and regulatory arena in Kansas with legislative leaders and Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Topeka, KS
July 2024
Session II
Personal visits with Kansas Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill; visit National Agribusiness Associations/Organizations headquarters; visit historical sites.
Washington, D.C.
August 2024
Session III
Developing an informed and confident agribusiness leader; business leadership development and political activities.
Wichita, KS
November 2024
Graduation
Recognition ceremony during the keynote breakfast at the Kansas Agri Business Expo – the largest indoor agribusiness tradeshow in the midwest.
Wichita, KS
SPONSORS
Founder
Cargill, Inc.
CHS Inc.
WindRiver Grain LLC
Kansas Corn
Patron
ADM
Agrilead Inc.
BASF
Beachner Grain Inc.
Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC
Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.
Syngenta
Builder
AgBiTech
D.E. Bondurant Grain Co.
J.B. Pearl Sales and Services
Kiser Ag Service LLC
Pride Ag Resources
Producer Ag, LLC
Giver
Ag Partners Cooperative Inc.
Cornerstone Ag LLC
Fairbank Equipment, Inc.
Farmers Coop Grain Assn., Conway Springs
Frisbie Construction Co., Inc.
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Nutrien
Offerle Coop Grain & Supply Co.
ProValue Insurance
ServiTech Inc.
Skyland Grain LLC
WinField United
WHY IT MATTERS
The Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders program was created in 1998 to provide Kansas Grain and Feed Association members an intensive leadership development course centered around the state and federal legislative and regulatory process and how to be a better leader within the industry. Each year, TAL sponsors graciously save class members and companies $1,500 per person in out of pocket expenses.
CHANGING PERSPECTIVES
“The TAL class has brought about a whole new interest in me to be a voice: a voice for Ag, a voice for my peers, a voice for my kids, and a voice for me. It has made me realize that one person may be able to make a difference if they are willing to start a conversation and put themselves out there.”
— Lucas Hamm | Class of 2018
Apply for this Year’s Class
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 TAL class. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023. Members of the 2024 class are subject to a $450 enrollment fee.